Z Unit 13.2 Psychology

Question 0

Counterconditioning

Answer 0

pairs the trigger stimulus with a new response that is incompatible with fear.

Question 1

Behavior therapy

Answer 1

problem behaviors are the problems, and the application of learning principles can eliminate them.

Question 2

Exposure therapies

Answer 2

which expose people to what they normally avoid or escape

Question 3

systematic desensitization

Answer 3

a treatment for phobias in which the patient is exposed to progressively more anxiety-provoking stimuli and taught relaxation techniques.

Question 4

Virtual reality exposure therapy

Answer 4

An exposure therapy using artificial or computer-generated sensory experiences, which may be effective for treating phobic disorders.

Question 5

Aversive conditioning

Answer 5

goal is substituting a negative response for a positive response to a harmful stimulus.

Question 6

Token economy

Answer 6

a method of encouraging desirable behavior, especially in a hospital setting, by offering rewards of token money that can be exchanged for special food, access to television, and other bonuses.

Question 7

Cognitive therapies

Answer 7

assume that our thinking colors our feelings

Question 8

rational-emotive behavior therapy (REBT)

Answer 8

focuses on resolving emotional, cognitive and behavioral problems in clients

Question 9

Cognitive- behavioral therapy

Answer 9

aims not only to alter the way people think, but also to alter the way they act

Question 10

Group therapy

Answer 10

therapies occurring in small groups.

Question 11

Family therapy

Answer 11

type of psychological counseling that helps family members improve communication and resolve conflicts.